Sept. 9: U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes Against ISIL in Support of Haditha Dam Operations

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 9, 2014 -
U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq using a
mix of attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct five
airstrikes Monday and Tuesday in support of Iraqi Security Forces and
Sunni tribes protecting the Haditha Dam.

In total, the strikes
destroyed or damaged eight ISIL armed vehicles, two of which were
transporting anti-aircraft artillery; five ISIL vehicles, and one ISIL
transport vehicle. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

The
strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and
facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that
are acting in furtherance of these objectives.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 153 airstrikes across Iraq.